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The Origins of the Firearms Industry in Britain
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The firearms industry in Britain began with the hiring of skilled artisans but did not have large international arms conglomerates. Instead, businessmen would recognize the talents of individual gun-makers and hire them as craftsmen.
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ChapterThe Origins of the Firearms Industry in Britain
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Firearms makers in the past could not form large companies as they do now because they relied on individual artisans to craft guns.
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